American
AppleAmerican
Origin / History
Described by Elliott (1865), citing Hovey's Magazine.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size: Medium.
Form: Roundish, slightly conical.
Stem: Not described in source.
Cavity: Not described in source.
Calyx: Not described in source.
Basin: Not described in source.
Skin: Dull green, tinged, striped and blotched with red.
Dots: Not described in source.
Flesh and flavor: Tender, juicy, wants flavor.
Core and seeds: Not described in source.
Season
December to March.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes / Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— F.R. Elliott, The Western Fruit Book (1865)American. Fruit, medium, roundish, slightly conical, dull green, tinged, striped and blotched with red; flesh, tender, juicy, wants flavor. December to March. (Hov. Mag.)
Jersey Sweet